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Get a Free Shawl Knitting Pattern Collection from Craftsy

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knit shawls pattern ebook from craftsyDid you know that Craftsy sometimes puts together pattern ebooks? I recently came across on on shawl knitting, and it includes seven sweet patterns from Craftsy designers.

The patterns are rated for intermediate knitters and all have at least a little lace, though some include cables and other textured stitches as well.

It’s a nice little collection if you’re looking to build you shawl collection (or your chart reading skills). I particularly like the Ashton Shawlette by Dee O’Keefe, which is worked completely from charts, though there is lots of explanation on how to do that if you’ve never worked an all-charted pattern before. It’s the one shown large on the cover.

There are also a couple of easier ones, including a mesh stitch rectangular shawl great for those new to shawl knitting and an “anything goes” pattern for a triangular shawl you can make any size you want with any gauge of yarn you have handy.

If you check it out I’d love to hear if a project catches your eye.

 

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[Photo via Craftsy.]

 

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  1. How do you find this collection? There is no link and it does not come up when searched on Craftsy.

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.